The Daily Mail — It was supposed to be Elton John's New Year party. But, as it turned out, it was X Factor starlet Alexandra Burke who stole the limelight as she took to the stage at London's 02 Arena last night. more info

The Daily Mail — X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has kicked-off Elton John's New Year's party extravaganza at the 02 Arena in London. The songstress opened the show with her number one hit Hallelujah. more info

ContactMusic — SIR ELTON JOHN's New Year's Eve party at London's O2 Arena is suffering the effects of the credit crunch - organisers are offering cut-price ticket sales in a last minute bid ... more info

THE credit crunch has hit ticket sales for Elton John’s big New Year’s Eve gig at London’s 02 more info

The Mirror — Elton John is being remarkably restrained when it comes to his rider for his New Year's Eve bash at London's 02 Arena... all he's asked for is a helipad! more info

The Mirror — Elton John is being remarkably restrained when it comes to his rider for his New Year's Eve bash at London's 02 Arena... all he's asked for is a helipad! more info

Thrash Hits — Guess what we found stuffed down the back of the sofa? In amongst the empty beer cans, crisp packets, and all the other detritus that comes with Christmas, we stumbled across a video interview we did with Municipal Waste. Shot just before the band’... more info

AP - Elton John, the Jonas Brothers, Daughtry, Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne and Fall Out Boy all have something in common this New Year's Eve: they'll all be working — even if only through the magic of videotape. more info

ContactMusic — Officials in SIR ELTON JOHN's home town want to name a road after him - because they were so impressed with his concerts in Las Vegas. The Rocket Man played a series ... more info

Reuters - In a positive sign for the 2009 touring season, sales for the upcoming Billy Joel/Elton John looks to be a smash, according to the promoter. more info